Colombo, June 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka has formally reapplied for the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) plus trade concession from the European Union (EU), an official said on Friday. Deputy Foreign Minister Harsha de Silva…
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Over 50 US State Department officials signed an internal memo protesting US policy in Syria, calling for targeted military strikes against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad and urging regime change…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand highway was New Delhi’s priority to improve access to Southeast Asia. “Connectivity is an important area and is…
By Mahendra Ved Windhoek (Namibia), June 17 (IANS) Namibian leaders have assured visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee that they would study the legal aspects on how to make possible uranium supply to India for its…
Moscow, June 17 (IANS) Russia’s position on the possible exit of Britain from the European Union (EU) depends on whether or not it will weaken the EU, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said….
Tokyo, June 17 (IANS) Japan and Russia will hold a new meeting on June 22 in Tokyo to discuss their territorial dispute over the Kuril islands and normalisation of bilateral relations. The meeting on the…
Havana, June 17 (IANS) A 43-member delegation from the US will for the first time participate in Cubaindustria, an industrial fair aimed at drumming up foreign investment in Cuba. Some 10 US companies will attend…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday sought to puncture claims on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successful tour of the United States, saying the US Senate finally “exposed the hollowness and the falsity…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India on Thursday said it was already recognised by the United States as a “major defence partner”, downplaying the US Senate’s rejection of a key legislative amendment that would have…
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday said that Islamabad believes in dialogue to reduce tension with Kabul and efforts are afoot to bridge the communication gap with the “misguided Afghans”. “Afghans are being misguided…
London, June 16 (IANS) Britain’s “special relationship” with the US could come under stress as Washington throws its support behind the Argentine foreign minister’s bid to become the next UN Secretary-General. The White House is…
Yangon, June 16 (IANS) Myanmar and India vowed on Thursday to cooperate on issues of border security and stability, sources with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The pledge came as Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung…
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Continuing its diplomatic efforts to muster support for NSG membership, Pakistan on Thursday sought a “non-discriminatory approach” if non-NPT states, including Islamabad and New Delhi, wanted to join the 48-member NSG….
Washington/Beijing, June 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama met privately with the Dalai Lama at the White House, drawing much anger and criticism from China with a leading Chinese daily saying the meeting exhibited Obama’s…
By Mahendra Ved Windhoek (Namibia), June 16 (IANS) Promising to forge “a new relationship” with Africa, President Pranab Mukherjee has assured people in the continent “we are with you in all your struggles”. The message…
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan will become a formal member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) next week, a foreign office statement said on Thursday. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is scheduled to hold a summit…
Geneva, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan has asked UN Human Rights Council that its mechanisms should respond to human rights violations and the loss of precious lives due to drone strikes on its territory, it was…
Tehran, June 16 (IANS) Iran has filed a lawsuit against the US demanding compensation over the seizure of $2 billion worth of the country’s assets by a top American court. President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday…
Beijing, June 16 (IANS) It is time for India, China and Myanmar to develop a joint dialogue mechanism for restoration of Stilwell Road, built during World War II that connects India’s northeast with China via…
Beijing, June 16 (IANS) China could support New Delhi’s entry into the NSG if it promises to comply with stipulations over the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, an influential Chinese daily said on Thursday. As India…